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Senior Spotlight: Efuru
Meet Efuru, a 2026 graduate who plans to study astronomy and biophysics at The University of Texas at Austin.
Senior Spotlight: Ren
Meet Ren, a 2026 graduate who will be majoring in integrated science on the pre-med track at Claremont McKenna.
Senior Spotlight: Rogelio “Ro”
Meet Ro, a 2026 graduate who will be studying Civil Engineering as an Evans Scholar at the University of Illinois (UIC).
Senior Spotlight: Kate
Meet Kate, a 2026 graduate who will be studying human communication sciences at Northwestern University to become a speech pathologist.
Senior Spotlight: Maddie
Meet Maddie, a 2026 graduate who will be taking a gap year to teach early childhood students at their local park district, go to community college, and take art classes.
Senior Spotlight: Anna
Meet Anna, a 2026 graduate who plans to study ecology, evolution, and biodiversity at the University of Michigan.
Five Practical Ways to Maintain a Sense of Routine During the Holidays
The holiday season brings a wonderful mix of celebrations, travel, late nights, and special gatherings. These experiences are meaningful opportunities for children to engage with family, friends, and new experiences. At the same time, they can be stressors for young children, who thrive on predictable routines.
Beyond Distraction: Why Removing Cell Phones is the Best Investment in Our Children’s Future
For adolescents, having the world at their fingertips twenty-four hours a day isn’t necessarily what is best for them. At Bennett Day School, we recognize that the ubiquitous presence of the smartphone is fundamentally undermining the core goals of education: deep learning, emotional well-being, and genuine community building.
Supporting Young Children Through Transitions: Building Routines, Resilience, and Connection
Big feelings during small transitions are completely normal — especially for young children. In this blog, our Bambini teachers share simple, compassionate strategies to help parents support children through everyday moments like leaving the park or cleaning up after playtime.
Developing Leaders: Inside Our New Counselor in Training Program
This summer, Bennett launched its first-ever Counselor in Training (CIT) program, giving rising 5th–9th graders the chance to step into leadership roles at camp. From guiding younger campers to gaining hands-on experience in child development, our CITs discovered the rewards—and responsibilities—of mentoring others.
